Dean Field case to be taken up by House tomorrow
The Dean Field case will be taken up by the House tomorrow but a vote is not expected before Thursday or Friday. Democrats are solid for Dean except in Georgia where Mr Candler's associations may cause a defection. The contest will be very close. Judge Abbott is expected here Thursday night. A TIG IN THE SENATE.
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Ashland
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Holyoke
Express
New Haven
Philip
Whittemore
Leicester
Dixon
Worcester
Lydia M. Smith
New Bedford
Lydia
Dougas
F. M. Draper
Kellogg
South Hadley
Kelloge
Cabinet discusses New Orleans trials and Silver bill
Washington reports indicate the Cabinet debated the New Orleans trials and the Silver bill. It notes possible presidential message to Congress on the bill, uncertainty about a veto, and that Gov Nicholls likely to intervene. Cabinet views diverge and a Friday discussion is anticipated.
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Washington
New Orleans
Anderson
Louisiana
Nicholls
Congress
Washington Despatch on a Desolate Administration
Washington dispatch to the Philadelphia Times notes the President’s weakened standing after brief absences. Friends are downcast, critics bolder, and allies elusive. John M. Francis of Troy laments desolation, lack of warm Congressional support, and party disarray across New York.
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Washington
Philadelphia Times
John M. Francis
Troy
Greece
New York
Congress
Republican Party
Secret plan to contest Hayes presidency described
An Indianapolis despatch reports a covert effort to oust Hayes and install Hendricks citing influential backers in Washington and New York. It claims a writ of ouster might be used to claim the presidency, while Hendricks and Illinois Democratic Chairman Shaw deny knowledge or belief in such schemes.
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New York
Indianapolis
Herald
Hayes
Washington
West
Tilden
Hendriccks
Hendricks
Shaw
Illinois Democratic State Committee
Butler Speech in Congress Advocates Silver Coinage Return
Gen Butler delivers a two hour financial address in the House citing the call to restore silver to coinage, defending debt payment with silver, challenging bondholders, and urging equal justice before law. He attacks hypocrisy of the greenback and argues for coin standard continuity and political restraint on executive power.
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Washington
Butler
Ben
United States
Germany
Congress
Madrid
Spain
Dexter Bank Murder Stuns Maine Village In Daylight Heist
The Dexter Savings Bank murder shocks the Maine village near the railroad line. Robbers, likely professionals, entered the Masonic building in daylight and overpowered cashier Mr Barron while demanding the vault combination. Barron died from torture and vault injuries, with detectives from Boston and Portland seeking leads as townspeople organized search parties.
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Dexter
Savings Bank
Masonic
Barron
National Bank
Boston
Portland
President Bradbury
Mir Barron
Whittlesey
Northampton
Northfield
Minnesota
Russia's demands spark fear of renewed tensions
From London and St. Petersburg comes word that Russia presses for an Egyptian tribute linked to 19th century Turkish loans, risking exposure of England and France as guarantors. Peace prospects waver amid skepticism over Britain’s aims, and Greece eyes possible action as diplomacy staggers toward a treaty.
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London
Russia
England
France
Turkey
Egypt
Bank of England
St. Petersburg
Bosnia
Servia
Austria
Prince Gortschakoff
Capture of a Rich Young Man for His Liberation
A Palermo rich young man, Alessandro Parisi, was kidnapped by four armed brigands at midnight. After twelve days of captivity and ransom negotiations, he was released for 67,000 lire, about 12,000, with his family paying the sum to secure his return. The tale echoes Sicily's notorious brigand era and notes a new twist in the old pattern.
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Barron
Bayard
Masonic Hall
Savings Bank
Rome
New York Times
Palermo
Sicily
Europe
Alessandro Parisi
Volete Ammazzarlo
Parisi
East
North Carolina
Justice Clifford
National Hotel
Stephen H. Tyng, Jr
Aickly
Dr Tyng
Cer
Philadelphia
Terry
Turnpike Company
Fires devastate multiple cities including Cameron Amberg’s works
CHICAGO tonight a blaze at Cameron Amberg's printing establishment destroyed stock valued around 90000 dollars, with insurance covering 64000 but exact losses unclear. Building owned by Judge M Lyle Dickey sustained 5000 dollars damage. Eleven presses and type, about 37000 dollars loss. AUGUSTA Georgia Globe mills burned this afternoon. loss 30600 dollars, insurance 5000. Two boys fell into canal. one rescued, Doyie drowned. NEW YORK Wahsatch smelting works near Salt Lake burned. loss 39090 dollars, farmers blamed for fumes. CLEVELAND Ashtabula fire caused about 15000 dollars loss, partly insured.
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Chicago
Cameron & Amberg
Augusta
Globe Cotton Mills
Remus R. Clark & Co
Doyie
New York
Wahsatch
Salt Lake
Cleveland
Ashtabula
Lowell City Council Advances Mills Permit and Budgets
At a City Council meeting Massachusetts Cotton Mills sought a permit to install a steam engine in their yard with a March 26 hearing set. An odorless vault cleaning apparatus was recommended. Aldermen invited to Post 42 camp fire on March 8. An ordinance advanced to repeal a two year consecutive tax levy limit on Assessors. City Clerk reported 1877 vital stats: births 1833, marriages 570, deaths 1029. Appropriations totaled 521,500, about 3590 less than last year, covering schools, roads, police, fire, sewers, water, health, and debt payments.
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Lowell
Mass
Massachusetts Cotton Mills
Peace of Health
Writs Attach Against Merchants With Multi‑Million Liabilities
Montreal on February 26 reports writs of attachment against Stephen Davidson & Co with liabilities about 120000 and assets 80000, and against Samuel Woods & Co dry goods with liabilities around 50000. Ottawa notes E McGillivray wholesale grocer facing indirect liabilities over 500000, with Bank of Montreal a major interest around 65000. John New Brunswick firm J & J Hearn & Co dry goods and carpet merchants failed with large liabilities. New Orleans cotton factors Aleus Scherck Autry suspended February 26.
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Montreal
Stephen Davidson & Co
Samuel Woods & Co
Bank of Montreal
E. McGillivray
Ottawa
Merchants’ Bank
Ont
St. John
N. B
J. & J. Hearn & Co
New Orleans
Aleus, Scherck & Autry
Thoroughbred sale at Trenton features strong bids and varied prices
In Trenton New Jersey on February 26 Col Mc Daniels lot of thoroughbreds was sold with spirited bidding. Twelve two year olds and two three year olds by Harry Bassett led a catalog including The Fawn at 1100 dollars Jillian at 1075 dollars George McCulloch at 975 and Bowstring at 800. Older horses sold for 750 to 875 dollars with Major Barker and Lady Salyers drawing bids.
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Trenton
N. J
Col. Mc
Daniel
Harry Bassett
Bassetts
Fawn
Jillian Pringing
George McCulloch
Major Barker
Lady Salyers
Cuba
Lester L. Potter
C. W. Potter
Wulington
Rochester
N. Y
New York
Hartford
Moody
New Britain
Seth Pierce
Cornwall
George Goodwin
Yale
Norwich Bulletin
G. A. Rudd
Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Quirinal
St Louis Seeks Higher Share in Rail Pooled Earnings
The Southwestern Rate Association met with Kansas City to Chicago and St Louis routes. St Louis demanded a larger share of pooled earnings. Chicago refused. Old rates stay until March 15 when 40 days’ notice expires and St Louis roads may withdraw if no new members join.
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ST. Louis
Southwestern Rate Association
Kansas City
Chicago
White River Junction log drives forecast early spring
In White River Junction Vermont on February 26 the timber trade reports over 39 million feet of spruce logs contracted for delivery in the Connecticut river upper waters. With scarce snow likely only about 25 million feet can be started and ice drives allocated to McIndies Falls Mount Tom Holyoke and Hartford. The Lumber Company's outlook suggests drives will begin earlier than usual and the lumber trade should improve over the last two seasons.
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White River Junction
Vit
Connecticut River
McIndies Falls
Mount Tom
Holyoke
Hartford
Fire, court tension, and ship cargo loss lead latest New Orleans turmoil
Gov. Wells faced a Grand Jury over charges against prosecuting attorneys and court officers. A fire on the ship Tornado caused cargo damage estimated at 150000 dollars. Laborers on Judge Morale's plantation in St. Leonard parish resisted court process with arms, prompting a sheriff to seek troops from the governor.
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New Orleans
Wells
Grand Jury
Judge Morale
St. Leonard Parish
Hanlan and Plaisted Settle Two Mile Straight Away Race
In New York on February 26 representatives Hanlan and Plaisted met. Plaisted refused the three mile Toronto or Owasco option, remaining with the two mile straight away plan. Both posted 100 deposits with the Clipper for a Toronto Bay race on May 16 or 17, with stakes of 1000 dollars per side and Plaisted to receive 300 dollars for expenses.
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New York
Liverpool
Jessie Crowley
James Fisk
Arthur
Joseph H. Mumby
Brooklyn
Jewell Bros
Reichman
Bremen
Foley and
Siebert
George P. Gordon
Gordon Printing Press
L. F. Therassop
Zabriskie
Elizabeth Klonze
Rosa Knittle
Hanlan
Plaisted
Toronto
Owasco
Receiver appointed in Taylor suit against Standard Oil in Butler County
Pittsburg February 26 The equity suit of H L Taylor and others against Standard Oil Co. before Butler County Court Judge Mc Junkin filed an order for a receiver with bail set at 300000 Thomas McFarland named receiver He had worked for years for the partnership now to be dissolved.
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Pittsburg
H. L. Taylor
Standard Oil Company
Butler County
McJunkin
Thomas McFarland
Tramp Suspect Stabs Woman During Farm Visit
An elderly woman named Curtis from Stetson walked past a barn Friday evening wearing an old coat. Kimball, a young man feeding cattle, mistook her for a tramp and stabbed her in the side, piercing a lung and causing fatal injuries.
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Curtis
Stetson
Kimball
Notable New Hampshire Folk and Politic Talk
The piece notes residents aged 94 in Rindge and long-lived elders in Candia, celebrates a Golden Wedding in Newport, and tracks health travels of Concord figures and a Boston firm member. It also recalls local politics, Supreme Court adjournment costs, and a Madison era bank panic with Manchester and Nashua liquor case fines while urging calm.
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Mary Wood
Rindge
Reuben Cutts
Newport
William Butterfield
Concord
Virginia
Richmond
Edwin Fernald
Great Falls Journal
Florida
Joseph P. Stickney
George B. Pecker
East Concord
Boston
Hot Springs
Arkansas
North Conway
McKean
Candia
Hannah Cox
Holderness
Plymouth
Guv
Harriman
C. C. Moore
Nashua
Jacob Hi. Ela
Rochester
Riggs
Blair
Supreme Court
Hillsboro
Manchester
Amoskeag Savings Bank
Jacob F. James
Weston
L. B. Clough
City Savings Bank
Vermont society rows and river tragedies in brief
In Brattleboro and Bristol Vermont there are only two societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals in the state. A Winooski child died after falling into a tub of hot water. A 7 year old Vergennes boy drowned after breaking through river ice. The centennial celebration of Vermont’s first legislative session at Windsor on March 18 faces likely cancellation. Hon. E. K. Walton cannot assist but plans a paper for October.
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Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Bratleboro
Bristol
George Shurtleff
Winooski
Chauncy K. Williams
The
Rutland Globe
Bedell
Brooklyn
N. Y
Bellamy Rivera
Vergennes
Legislature of
Vermont
Windsor
EK. P. Walton
Montpeier
Vermont Historical Society
Historical Society
Montpelier
Boots and shoes shipment totals 364 cases at Abington
Summary notes last week’s movement of boots and shoes from Abington station totaling 364 cases. Local efforts in North Brookfield seek funds for the striking Crispins. A minister from Waverley voices support for Millbury church. Snell Manufacturing ships goods to Paris Exhibition from Sturbridge. A Rockport brakeman injures a hand in Gloucester. A ten year old French boy, son of Charles Allen of Attleboro, drowns at Race Pond while musk rat hunting.
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Abington
North Brookfield
Crispins
Mr Elwell
Waverley
Second Congregational Church
Millbury
Snell Manufacturing Company
Sturbridge
Thomson
Rockport
Gloucester
Tufield Allen
Charles Allen
Attleboro
Race Pond
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S. M. Cone
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Annapolis
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Ind
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James Milan
Oes
NEW England News
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Tenney
H. W. Scott
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H. C. Estes
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Little Compton
Palmer
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Osborne
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Stiles D. Sperry
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Lounsbury
Coit Memorial Chapel
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William H. Barnum
N. M. Brown
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Sansuaniere
Twe Er Tauhehaier
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Henry C. Miles
Jeremiah Olvey
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Miles
Lyman D. Brewster
Danbury
PF. T. Barnum
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Harvard College
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Tyler
Treasury Department
Levi R. Wing
Princeton Street
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Uriah Ager
Waterloo
J. C. Ager
N.Y
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Sally Dodge
Moses Dodge
Peterboro
Sutton, N. H
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Sudbury
Townsend Harris
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Albert Grant
Mesars Anderson
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Schenck
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Maurice Grant
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Chester W. Chapin
Boston and Albany Road
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Hospital For
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Gracie
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Lord Houghton
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Porto Rico
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N.S
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Williams
Somerset Street
Ours
Balford
Respectatie
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Blair’s
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Husband
Hunyadi
Janos
Lancet
Hunyadi Janos
Baron Liebig
British Medical Journal
Virchow
Bamberger
Viennna
Scanzoni
Wallarzburg
Lauder Brunton
R.S
Aithen
MM. D. F. BR
Royal Military Hospital
Netley
Putia
Friedrichshall
Apolianarie Co
Fred’ E DE Bary & CO
Warren Street
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